Wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi: where is it and how to set up in 2026

The wallpaper carousel feature on Xiaomi smartphones allows you to automatically change the background of the desktop on a schedule or manually, not only decorating the interface, but also helping to avoid visual fatigue from the monotonous design. Where exactly is this option hidden in the latest versions? MIUI 14/15? The fact is that the layout of the menu changed with each major update, and on some models of Redmi and the rest of the game. POCO The path to settings is different.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can find wallpaper carousels, from the standard path in settings to hidden methods for custom firmware, how to enable automatic background change, where to download new collections, and why the feature may disappear after updates. We will pay special attention to new models. 2023-2026 years 14, Redmi Note 13, POCO F6), where the interface has undergone major changes.

If you have already tried to find a carousel through Settings → Wallpaper, but no success -- don't get upset. 70 percent of the time, the problem is with system services being disabled or regional restrictions. MIUI. We will show you how to fix it without resetting the phone to factory settings.

1. The standard path to the wallpaper carousel in MIUI 14/15

In the latest versions of the firmware MIUI 14 and 15, the developers made it easier to access the carousel, but they hid it deeper in the menu:

1. Long press on the free desktop space (not on icons!).
2. In the lower menu, select Wallpaper (or Style on some models).
3. Go to the Carousel tab (may be called Dynamic Wallpaper or Automan).

If there are no Carousel tabs, check the regional settings:

• 🌍 For Russia/CIS: the feature may be hidden due to localization. Try changing the region to India or Global version in Settings → Additionally. → Region.
• 🔄 After changing the region: restart the phone – the tab should appear.
• ⚙️ Nana POCO: The path may be different – look for topics → Wallpaper. → Dynamic.

On some models, Xiaomi 12T, Redmi K50) The wallpaper carousel is tied to the Mi Account. If you are not authorized, the system will prompt you to log into the Xiaomi profile before activating the function.

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After the update MIUI Carousel is missing, try clearing the app's cache Themes in Settings → Annexes → Application management. This often solves the problem without resetting the settings.

2. Alternative ways to include a carousel

If the standard path does not work, use the hidden methods:

1. Using the Topics app: Open Themes (the icon with a brush on your desktop). Go to Wallpaper section → If there's no partition, tap the three dots in the top right corner and select the carousel settings.
2. Through lock screen settings: Sometimes the wallpaper carousel is controlled along with the lock background. → Lock screen → Wallpaper. → Dynamic.
3. Voice Assistant: Activate Google Assistant or XiaoAI and say, "Enable wallpaper carousel." The system will redirect you to the desired menu.

On models POCO F4/F5 redmi K60 The carousel may be called Smart Wallpapers. Look for this option in the wallpaper menu.

3. Customization of the carousel: how to add your wallpaper

Standard carousel MIUI offer 3-5 You can add your own wallpaper, but here's how to do it:

Step 1: Preparation of images:

• 📁 Save the wallpaper in the folder. DCIM → Wallpapers (Create it by hand if you don’t).
• 🖼️ Image resolution should be at least 1080×2400 px for correct display.
• 🔢 The maximum number of wallpapers in the carousel is 20 pieces (on some models - 10).

Step 2: Add to the carousel:

1. Open the merry-go-round menu (see Section 1).
2. Slip on Add Wallpaper or + top-right.
3. Select a folder with your wallpaper and mark the desired files.
4. Set the shift interval (from 1 minute to 24 hours).

Step 3: Additional options:

Save images in format JPG/PNG|Check the permit (minimum) 1080p)|Delete duplicates|Call files Latin (without Cyrillic)|Put it in a folder. DCIM/Wallpapers

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4. Problem Solving: The Carousel Is Not Working

If the wallpaper carousel does not turn on or change the background, check the following points:

Issue 1: Carousel is gray or not loaded:

• 🔌 Check your internet connection — MIUI loads up part of the wallpaper from the cloud.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and clear the app's cache Topics.
• 📥 Update the GetApps app (theme store) in Google Play.

Problem 2: Wallpaper changes too fast/slowly:

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ There's a bug that resets the shift interval after you restart. To fix this, set the interval again and turn off battery optimization for the Themes app.

Problem 3: The carousel is missing after the update:

1. Check the version. MIUI In Settings → On the phone, version 14.0.3.+ Carousel moved to Settings → Display. → Wallpaper.
2. If the update was "over the air" (OTA), Try installing the full firmware package through Settings → Updating the system → Three points. → Select a Service Package.
3. In case of emergency, reset the theme settings in Settings. → Topics → Reset (does not affect user data).

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If the wallpaper carousel disappeared after changing the firmware to custom (for example, Xiaomi.EU), install the MiuiHome module through Magisk - this will restore functionality.

5. Hidden chips wallpaper carousels

Few people know, but in the carousel wallpaper MIUI There are undocumented functions that can be activated:

1. Live wallpaper with paralax effect:

• 🌌 Choose a marked wallpaper 3D Or live in the carousel.
• 🔄 Enable the option of depth effect in wallpaper settings.
• 📱 Tilt the phone - the background will shift, creating a volumetric effect.

Synchronization with the weather:

⚠️ Note: This feature only works on smartphones with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi) 12/13/14, Redmi K50 The carousel will automatically select dark wallpaper at night and light wallpapers during the day if you enable the option Adaptive Mode in the display settings.

Hidden collections of wallpaper:

1. Open the carousel and tap the logo. MIUI in the upper left corner 5 times.
2. There will be a menu with additional collections, including wallpaper from fan communities.
3. You may need to log in to Mi Community to access them.

4. Export and import of settings:

You can save the current carousel settings (including wallpaper order and spacing) to a file and transfer them to another Xiaomi smartphone:

Settings → Topics → Wallpaper → Three points → Export settings

The file will be saved in.miwall format and can be imported on another device.

6. Wallpaper carousel on POCO and Redmi: Features

On the linear devices POCO And Redmi's wallpaper carousel interface is often different from Xiaomi's flagship:

For POCO (F4, F5, X5 newer):

• 🎨 The carousel is called Dynamic Wallpapers and is located in Settings. → Wallpaper → Dynamic.
• 🔄 There is no random order option – the wallpaper always changes in order.
• 📱 Only static wallpapers are supported (no living ones). 3D-background).

For Redmi (Note 12, K60 etc.):

• 🖼️ You can add the carousel. GIF-animations as wallpaper (maximum size - 5 MB).
• 🔒 On some models (Redmi) 10C) Carousel is blocked if the Power Saving Mode is enabled.
• 🌙 There is a separate Dark Wallpaper mode that activates automatically when you turn on a dark theme.

General advice for budget models:

If your Redmi or POCO It doesn't support the carousel out of the box, so try installing a third-party app like Wallpaper Changer or Muzei from Google Play, which mimics the functionality of the carousel and even works on stripped-down versions. MIUI.

7. How to turn off wallpaper carousel

If you don’t like the automatic background change, you can turn off the carousel in two ways:

Method 1. Through wallpaper settings:

1. Long press on the desktop → Wallpaper.
2. Go to the Carousel tab.
3. In the upper right corner, tap the slider (will become gray).
4. Confirm the disconnection in the dialog window.

Method 2. Through system settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Display. → Wallpaper.
2. Choose Static Wallpaper instead of Dynamic Wallpaper.
3. Save the changes.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 11T, POCO X3 Pro) after the carousel is turned off, the background of the desktop is reset to standard. To avoid this, pre-set the static wallpaper manually.

If the carousel does not turn off (the slider is inactive), it may be due to:

• 🔒 Device Policy: On corporate phones, the administrator can block wallpaper changes.
• 🛠️ Failure of system services: Resetting of application settings will help.
• 📦 Castom firmware: In informal assemblies MIUI (For example, Xiaomi.EU carousel can be rigidly sewn into the system.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel